Grist to the Mill

From hopper

At Heron Corn Mill the stones, wheels, cogs, teeth, belts and woodwork have been restored by the experienced hand and eye of Martin Watts, Stuart the apprentice millwright has enjoyed this learning curve and know the day has come to turn wheat into flour  on redressed stones. It is raining cats and dogs outside, the eager water rushes down the launder and turns the wheel. The mill comes to life, grain is poured into the hopper, the stones whirr and crush and the fine flour is delivered in even pulsing shots into the sack,  an air of apprehension has turned to relief and excitement, the whole building is alive with movement and sound, differing rhythms hum and chatter throughout. There is something very comforting about the mill in motion, you physically and mentally become part of the experience it takes over your body and senses.   

to sack!

Bob Parkin arrives - he maintained  Pye's Mills and farms for over 30 years.
We sit down for the first of our Time Share sessions over sandwiches and flapjack the conversation ranges through the location of mills, the status of millers, water rights, sustainability and the restoration of the mill.

                                                           Wow! feel the quality  Stuart

     Grist from the mill!